| Aircraft | |
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| Registration / Serial: | 160723 |
| Military Code: | NL-315 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | LTV A-7 Corsair II |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Vought A-7 Corsair II |
| Aircraft Version: | Vought A-7E Corsair II |
| C/n (msn): | E556 |
| Operator Titles: | USA - Navy |
| Unit Markings: | VA-22 |
| Location | |
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| City / Airport: | Victorville - Southern California LogisticsMap |
| Region / Country: | California, United States |
| Airport Codes: | ICAO: KVCV IATA: VCV Local: VCV Other: - |
| Event: | George AFB Air Show 1978 |
| Photo Date: | 22 October 1978 |
| Photo by: | Kerry Taylor |
| Photo ID: | 635936 |
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Operated by VA-22 - 'The Fighting Redcocks'. This squadron is still current in 2023 as VFA-22 with the F/A-18F Super Hornet. 160723 rolled into the sea off USS Carl Vinson CVN-70 on 29 Dec 1986 after the brakes failed during re-spotting. This photo is copyright © Kerry Taylor, and may not be used or published in any way without permission. It was added on 29 December 2023, and has since been viewed 244 times. |